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Big field down the straight will be interesting. CABRIOLE (11) was heavily supported and proved too good fresh at Caulfield Heath first up despite racing wide. He's a promising gelding who should be fitter and take plenty of catching again. ESMAHLI (13) closed off strongly for second behind the top pick and looks suited to 1200m now. He's plenty promising himself and should be hard to hold out. THEBELMONTGANGSTER (7) resumes. He's been a bit hit-or-miss in Australia but likes wet ground and is good enough to win. RUSKA ROMA (14) couldn't get warm here fresh but they went a pedestrian tempo there. Staying at 1200m is a knock but she'll get a stronger pace to run at here. RUE DE ROYALE (1) resumes. Big weight but he likes the straight and should go well.
Visit TAB.COM.AUBig field down the straight will be interesting. CABRIOLE (11) was heavily supported and proved too good fresh at Caulfield Heath first up despite racing wide. He's a promising gelding who should be fitter and take plenty of catching again. ESMAHLI (13) closed off strongly for second behind the top pick and looks suited to 1200m now. He's plenty promising himself and should be hard to hold out. THEBELMONTGANGSTER (7) resumes. He's been a bit hit-or-miss in Australia but likes wet ground and is good enough to win. RUSKA ROMA (14) couldn't get warm here fresh but they went a pedestrian tempo there. Staying at 1200m is a knock but she'll get a stronger pace to run at here. RUE DE ROYALE (1) resumes. Big weight but he likes the straight and should go well.
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 16 at Wagga Town Plate April 30 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Harry's Bar carrying 55.5kg at $5. Previously first up; third of 9 at Ballarat Bm74 December 6 over 1100m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Zouper Fund with 59.5kg at $7. Loves the straight and wide draw should suit.
Dual acceptor. He is resuming after a five months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 16 at Morphettville in the G1 Sa Derby May 2 over 2518m, soft track; 6 len behind Wigmore carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. On debut second of 9 at Cranbourne 3yo Mdn-Sw January 22 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Nostro Roccia carrying 58kg at $9.50. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last start ran second last of 10 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 1200m, slow going 4 len behind Piastri with 57.5kg at $11. The race before that ran second last in a small field in a Bm84 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jett Smash carrying 58kg at $9. Likely gets his ground and can improve.
Resuming. Finished off last campaign by nose Bendigo Bm84 May 2 over 1300m defeating Xarpo with 52.5kg at $15. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Bendigo Bm78 October 29 over 1100m, 4 len behind Harry's Yacht with 56kg at $26. Handy mare, not the worst.
Last start 8th of 14 in a Bm78 at Sandown-Hillside on September 9 over 1400m, slow going 4.5 len behind Buccleuch with 60kg at $9. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 in a Bm74 at this track on August 1 over 1410m, 1.4 len behind Itazura carrying 59kg at $4.80. Rough hope.
Most recently raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 10 in a Bm84 at Mornington on September 26 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Piastri carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd in a small field in a Bm84 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 3 len behind Jett Smash carrying 55kg at $2.80. Needs to find best now.
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 14 at this track Bm84 June 20 over 1420m, soft track; 2.25 len behind Ten Commandments carrying 56kg at $4.20. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Caulfield Bm70 April 4 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Russian Meteor with 60.5kg at $1.75. Gets his conditions and has the class to win.
Second-up. First-up after four months ran on from midfield and won by a head in a Bm66 at Bendigo on September 6 over 1100m on a soft track defeating Lawborough with 61kg at $4.80. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len in a Bm66 at Sandown-Hillside on January 21 over 1300m defeating Brandjam carrying 59kg at $2.90. Solid return, not the worst.
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 17 at Morphettville in the G2 Queen Of South April 25 over 1600m, 6 len behind Cilacap with 55kg at $21. When resuming last campaign tenth of 12 at Morphettville in the LR City Adelaide April 11 over 1529m, soft track; 6 len behind Arran Bay carrying 54kg at $8. Might be better off following this outing.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Randwick Cg&E Bm78 May 23 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 15 len behind Invader Zim carrying 58kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.0 len Caulfield Heath 0 - 66 March 4 over 1200m defeating Insain Harry carrying 58.5kg at $9. Has ability and will be running on.
Second-up. First-up after four months favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a long-neck in a Bm78 at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1000m defeating Esmahli carrying 57kg at $2.10. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.75 len in a Bm66 at Sale on May 3 over 1000m defeating Normandy Lass with 59kg at $1.45. Tough win fresh, can improve again.
Third-up today. First-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 6 over 1200m, head behind Miss Mahjong carrying 59.5kg at $4.40. Second run from a spell favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 3 len in a Bm70 at Ballarat Synthetic on August 31 over 1200m defeating Primal Spirit with 59.5kg at $3. Has to convert synthetic form but is going well.
Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd of 10 in a Bm78 at Caulfield Heath on September 16 over 1000m, long-neck behind Cabriole carrying 59.5kg at $13. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 in a Cg&E Bm62 at Mornington on November 27 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rosa Aotearoa carrying 59kg at $3.40. Lovely return and should be hard to hold out.
Second-up. First-up after 10 months ran last in a small field in a Bm84 at this track on September 12 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Jett Smash with 52.5kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 11 in the LR Jim Moloney Stakes at Caulfield on September 20 2025 over 1400m, 3 len behind Yum with 56kg at $12. Prefer over further but should get a stronger tempo here.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 12 at Launceston in the G3 Vamos Stks February 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sanniya with 57kg at $10. Previously first up; fourth of 14 at Launceston in the LR Nwmrkt Hcp November 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Durazzo carrying 54kg at $10. Prefer to see this.
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 9 in a Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1300m, on a slow track; 0.8 len behind Ivan's Hero carrying 57.5kg at $5. The run before that won by 1.0 len in a Cg&E Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1200m on a soft track defeating Brutalina with 57kg at $3.30. Racing well and should give a sight on speed.
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 in a Cg&E Bm70 at Sandown-Lakeside on August 19 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Queen Christine with 59kg at $26. Last start raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a neck in a Bm74 at Sandown-Hillside on September 5 over 1300m on a soft track defeating Cruiserweight carrying 57kg at $19. Tough win latest but go both ways.
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Sandown-Hillside F&M Bm74 June 13 over 1600m, soft track; 8 len behind Perfect Ten with 58.5kg at $7.50. First up last campaign fifth of 7 at Sandown-Lakeside 3yo F Bm64 March 25 over 1400m, soft track; 5 len behind Gold Coast Belle with 60kg at $9.50. Will take great benefit from this outing.
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fifth of 11 at Pakenham F&M Bm78 December 13 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Jenni Gone Bonkers with 57.5kg at $17. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Sale Bm64 August 17 2025 over 1400m defeating Blistering with 58.5kg at $4.80. See this.
First-up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Te Rapa Rating 75 May 2 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Overdrawn carrying 58kg at $3.20. First up last campaign third of 12 at Ellerslie November 29 over 1100m, soft track; 1.3 len behind Sweynesday carrying 54.5kg at $4. Prefer to see how she returns.